tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15861377442936458242024-02-20T16:23:57.827-05:00Product SuperiorProduct Superior Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310378399757262051noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586137744293645824.post-68387557715686521812011-03-22T21:59:00.007-04:002011-03-22T22:19:45.926-04:00Product Superior in Uppercase Magazine Issue 8Those of you lucky folks who subscribe to Uppercase Magazine should be receiving issue 8 in your mailbox along with your daily quotient of credit card applications and discount coupons.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3u8N1_aWsuOxj5leb4naT8tSVp1j8Fcqo2_z0YzxEt2PYjsWScQNxNap8F3Uz0nSf-bs7TQak9J4Mp5jK3i47wqx3KGWXwOQwSqrj_0eu8CKQbGdAMe6a5FXkZapezjQDqkV_uZuiybpP/s1600/uppercase8-letterpress-ephemera1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 319px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3u8N1_aWsuOxj5leb4naT8tSVp1j8Fcqo2_z0YzxEt2PYjsWScQNxNap8F3Uz0nSf-bs7TQak9J4Mp5jK3i47wqx3KGWXwOQwSqrj_0eu8CKQbGdAMe6a5FXkZapezjQDqkV_uZuiybpP/s400/uppercase8-letterpress-ephemera1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587089690849693554" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Inside will be one printed piece of letterpress ephemera from a variety of wildly talented and gifted folks. We're happy to say that we some how managed to sneak in with a few of our own pieces.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ53zJvSXvSQ_LqM8SsY2GaqoQaPbZWh6snAL0T52zOa2neNkDpTUUdMHyLsxITtmcN8npGnBO8dX5hKfbolJWnk4twABW_8uDsGYEGZRDsqJYGmVshH1DS7lC1kUHSeVUqynDrIHu-SEr/s1600/ps+issue+8.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ53zJvSXvSQ_LqM8SsY2GaqoQaPbZWh6snAL0T52zOa2neNkDpTUUdMHyLsxITtmcN8npGnBO8dX5hKfbolJWnk4twABW_8uDsGYEGZRDsqJYGmVshH1DS7lC1kUHSeVUqynDrIHu-SEr/s400/ps+issue+8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587091707296940018" border="0" /></a><br /><br />So those of you really lucky folks who sit in traffic without honking, carry groceries for old folks, don't squish spiders in the house, and do numerous unrequited good deeds daily, run to your mailbox! Quick! Today may be the day it all pays off with you being the proud owner of a snazzy new Product Superior card or print.<br /><br />A special thanks to Uppercase for our inclusion and a great issue!Product Superior Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310378399757262051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586137744293645824.post-46500557027417808482011-03-22T20:53:00.009-04:002011-03-22T21:57:49.784-04:00Jessica Define Custom Wedding invitationsWe here at Product Superior like custom stuff. Shoes made to size, bike frames in any color we want, cheeseburgers with two pickles instead of one and mustard but not ketchup. In keeping with this, custom wedding invitations pretty much blow our mind.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQe1zXJdWlO_AdK-vMJtXZF-X4kuF89TracPPYgkqswgVC0Bocr8lG4q3wF4hGrHhIVJLhs8eWdeVF9umx_xv4fqMtAu3TL1gPXoeDRe_7vxYmpgoIQdu4m7HdEfygIjX4tkCv2f-FoSCX/s1600/JEE_2788.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQe1zXJdWlO_AdK-vMJtXZF-X4kuF89TracPPYgkqswgVC0Bocr8lG4q3wF4hGrHhIVJLhs8eWdeVF9umx_xv4fqMtAu3TL1gPXoeDRe_7vxYmpgoIQdu4m7HdEfygIjX4tkCv2f-FoSCX/s400/JEE_2788.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587076244385717538" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Enter Jessica Define. Houston based designer, <a href="http://www.hellodefine.com/">blogger</a>, and most importantly in this case bride to be. She wanted a retro inspired wedding set that would be fun, classy, and appeal to both her and her fiance Steven. We were tasked with finding a solution that would meld their interests such as classic american muscle cars, mid-century design, high fashion, and rap music together in a way as compelling and interesting as they are as a couple.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFDqug1vX_5JKRvvr5W2Ij-xt3DAJnqDQU1Y8LPoc9NiocdloXbWWYm0dhx3mqKTn5_Z-paGCYp2NkyEg2j6gaQHXInl3X6fnFwtbYzU2Lfg0WbkuNmMzu0aqEGhES3JYvRAjUmV7GT48G/s1600/JEE_2818.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFDqug1vX_5JKRvvr5W2Ij-xt3DAJnqDQU1Y8LPoc9NiocdloXbWWYm0dhx3mqKTn5_Z-paGCYp2NkyEg2j6gaQHXInl3X6fnFwtbYzU2Lfg0WbkuNmMzu0aqEGhES3JYvRAjUmV7GT48G/s400/JEE_2818.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587076521481297378" border="0" /></a><br /><br />We threw everything we had into the mix. Based on a few photos and the wonderful content written by the bride we whipped up some custom illustrations for use throughout the offset printed "informational poster" and rehearsal card. Fancy invitations call for some fancy printing and this is no exception. We went with letter pressed metallic gold ink on Crane's cotton paper. To top it all off we sourced out some custom gold foil stamped black ribbon.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLVp_XHG8kugnu_YR9YUzEfWVRQasmSZNyo7O-9GkRQtRbF06iUo8xn5bwmWhRT-SveCGCeZRBXCkmO767H5xRgue3wYqaMzpsc8NbLnt7Sk__EORYpFYOxROD4NiW6nicMtnwa_VVpzj3/s1600/JEE_2810.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 245px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLVp_XHG8kugnu_YR9YUzEfWVRQasmSZNyo7O-9GkRQtRbF06iUo8xn5bwmWhRT-SveCGCeZRBXCkmO767H5xRgue3wYqaMzpsc8NbLnt7Sk__EORYpFYOxROD4NiW6nicMtnwa_VVpzj3/s400/JEE_2810.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587083218646288674" border="0" /></a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOnUjPMeiiT_Dn9d8g_yETAyckDtnfHW6_M56O6abeutvK1tCmGWsUkV4wA_uQThvxRhTyPlsKeCObR7YRp6y0gk1VHzZnWmwJ1juhQUwsYvnTLQbFJAcXeDjriDYaURUKVs4qQYzbHM_6/s1600/JEE_2814.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 292px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOnUjPMeiiT_Dn9d8g_yETAyckDtnfHW6_M56O6abeutvK1tCmGWsUkV4wA_uQThvxRhTyPlsKeCObR7YRp6y0gk1VHzZnWmwJ1juhQUwsYvnTLQbFJAcXeDjriDYaURUKVs4qQYzbHM_6/s400/JEE_2814.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587081513769356530" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6REK24MmSDd7nRaImE6grhmtfkBkHoH2Sil9-IxdNiv7ga2bt0LhxgXTniC0jP9_HiwokaLhqa1jAaR41IA0KrtkgEghON4I5z2CoRkGVKHLCG2c55k4omFH7ZUB8Ne9pkAdcqNqbg1HQ/s1600/JEE_2811.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6REK24MmSDd7nRaImE6grhmtfkBkHoH2Sil9-IxdNiv7ga2bt0LhxgXTniC0jP9_HiwokaLhqa1jAaR41IA0KrtkgEghON4I5z2CoRkGVKHLCG2c55k4omFH7ZUB8Ne9pkAdcqNqbg1HQ/s400/JEE_2811.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587083342354503666" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinrCjrB5jSc2LfOCFRKxIQkuSPeReYAWVOJnY228mnE_UqgC3_EOhMDOclrnelQUgkDeFvk1kmNWZlwr0nVEvSLrKq95pyjxZSidRY_RnWtSESFBTi-cKm5w2r8VJKEHM101mTRY1_jjX4/s1600/JEE_2819.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 324px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinrCjrB5jSc2LfOCFRKxIQkuSPeReYAWVOJnY228mnE_UqgC3_EOhMDOclrnelQUgkDeFvk1kmNWZlwr0nVEvSLrKq95pyjxZSidRY_RnWtSESFBTi-cKm5w2r8VJKEHM101mTRY1_jjX4/s400/JEE_2819.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587079143534967106" border="0" /></a><br /><br />We were thrilled with the results. More importantly we got the opportunity to make Jessica and Steven's big day just a wee bit bigger. Thanks again!Product Superior Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310378399757262051noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586137744293645824.post-70003124652600757882011-01-12T23:05:00.006-05:002011-03-22T22:20:45.366-04:00Aaron and Rachel - Custom Holiday Card<span style="">The Holidays. We all have a brother, sister, or cousin far more successful than we are. You pull up in your 2006 Honda Accord, your mom's brother's son Jeremy arrives in a five series BMW so new it still has those little rubber hairs on the tires. Uggh.<br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_5RICWZz7mJsp1UXWkV_lLsAMw2N-R-0ACu7VB7njRW4QsYS7tEJkGyilr2aDDKIJ-PL0DUI6wuMf6_VXyyyoFmtUY-9b3HI5rpyp1m3-N7ipTRW5Qk1sXaIWPe0MSkRyXQK_Er_PIJfT/s1600/JEE_2401.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_5RICWZz7mJsp1UXWkV_lLsAMw2N-R-0ACu7VB7njRW4QsYS7tEJkGyilr2aDDKIJ-PL0DUI6wuMf6_VXyyyoFmtUY-9b3HI5rpyp1m3-N7ipTRW5Qk1sXaIWPe0MSkRyXQK_Er_PIJfT/s400/JEE_2401.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561517049090112082" border="0" /></a><br /><span style=""><br />Well guess what- no one in Aaron and Rachel Tharpe's family cared about Jeremy's new BMW this year. The talk around the turkey was this festive number that we custom designed to send so much holiday cheer that it hurt.<br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn4ber65ISpXwPRiBChwRqP_-w78NYCXHA2Chl4BkpaS9SVby8hIrC4BO9dzgPyRF536_6IR-z47Qf5FErdsq0aUYYl-QqSNqQUrNOLk1fFf04VUdUjaFBSmJdEQ3wBklH14sgfSeuE71m/s1600/JEE_2377.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn4ber65ISpXwPRiBChwRqP_-w78NYCXHA2Chl4BkpaS9SVby8hIrC4BO9dzgPyRF536_6IR-z47Qf5FErdsq0aUYYl-QqSNqQUrNOLk1fFf04VUdUjaFBSmJdEQ3wBklH14sgfSeuE71m/s400/JEE_2377.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561517211235745298" border="0" /></a><br /><span style=""><br />We took inspiration from classic holiday stories, vintage wrapping paper and gave it a personal twist. The Tharpes chose letterpress printing and <a href="http://www.workhorseprints.com/">Workhorse Printmakers</a> came through with a beautifully printed two color metallic card on Crane's Lettra with matching envelope.<br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4NUEqobSf9p5Z89LNYw84R6sAj45DrCi5aDDu02UbIhrH3k9bqjc6oO0iE-33XAc4wOeBDSQLN8kBlgRbeC36VutIX3WvEKlx0xYXU3ZntBzOR5cLgwmBKqXh-aPDIzFcj9mIzPAm9sOc/s1600/JEE_2408.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4NUEqobSf9p5Z89LNYw84R6sAj45DrCi5aDDu02UbIhrH3k9bqjc6oO0iE-33XAc4wOeBDSQLN8kBlgRbeC36VutIX3WvEKlx0xYXU3ZntBzOR5cLgwmBKqXh-aPDIzFcj9mIzPAm9sOc/s400/JEE_2408.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561517380651471778" border="0" /></a><br /><span style=""><br />They loved the results, we loved the results. Jeremy was bummed that no one cared about his satellite radio.<br /></span>Product Superior Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310378399757262051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586137744293645824.post-63401072883855411352010-05-26T17:00:00.001-04:002010-09-01T23:49:26.115-04:00Paint it Black<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivFLe7ByrmlRzZ7rQZQHdSVdQsCvFVSdPtA6iXQChW3KxPETiYE3Slpi8rWRR4oRALzZb89QbxOvrS69izVF2ydAtSqenYY1-jnOcv5EVM1n91aCOLtEJugDCKZg_kiMuHVLpaYp6daxSf/s1600/JEE_8048.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivFLe7ByrmlRzZ7rQZQHdSVdQsCvFVSdPtA6iXQChW3KxPETiYE3Slpi8rWRR4oRALzZb89QbxOvrS69izVF2ydAtSqenYY1-jnOcv5EVM1n91aCOLtEJugDCKZg_kiMuHVLpaYp6daxSf/s400/JEE_8048.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475327362412460306" border="0" /></a><br /><br />For those of you riveted to your seats awaiting continued coverage our printing equipment prepare yourselves. Second, but by no means second best comes our old style Chandler and Price 8x12.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNlktvFUgrmvwo3E3PvD_W80JDTc4HuOVzvU5YRmto7iDAFIgzEM1od0i8eT2LFFumMEQgk_rXt-sTZANviQwB-aNpj3NDZISu_KyU-tB5NVVblvMg4manjqL-B_WALSsAlrDTWHVL12Jz/s1600/JEE_8043.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNlktvFUgrmvwo3E3PvD_W80JDTc4HuOVzvU5YRmto7iDAFIgzEM1od0i8eT2LFFumMEQgk_rXt-sTZANviQwB-aNpj3NDZISu_KyU-tB5NVVblvMg4manjqL-B_WALSsAlrDTWHVL12Jz/s400/JEE_8043.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475327344636626594" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The serial number of this press places it somewhere around late 1896 as the date of manufacture. We obtained the press through sheer chance. We happened to find a gentleman in St Louis selling the press condition unknown but willing to deliver to Houston. After exchanging some pictures and emails the press arrived, intact, and in far better shape then expected Thanksgiving weekend of last year. Mechanically all seemed well with little play in the linkages , little rust, and freely spinning operation. The catch, and there always is one, is that the press was coated solid with a quarter inch of what appeared to be waxy, congealed grease (photos below courtesy of seller, prior to delivery).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihR-DvlgdEAOrOE5orNKhcitkl44RrYGPnO-9RPBTGrvmKPvlw1QoOHvF-LCcuVYqYI7aBRmnUxy7ueuMXGaNIwJqTmnOmjxc3A6QwlWaDFMSbWET3765Et3j8fR5h-5wiBZcPWfOInk3w/s1600/172.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihR-DvlgdEAOrOE5orNKhcitkl44RrYGPnO-9RPBTGrvmKPvlw1QoOHvF-LCcuVYqYI7aBRmnUxy7ueuMXGaNIwJqTmnOmjxc3A6QwlWaDFMSbWET3765Et3j8fR5h-5wiBZcPWfOInk3w/s400/172.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475329361705508946" border="0" /></a><br /><br />We cleaned. We scrubbed. The waxy grease came off. So did the paint. And cast iron oxidizes fast when exposed to the atmosphere. Real fast.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghJcViQWDL8-QFoTzwoCdzFjTL1wPQLbkUaJ9PmeCQ458uKe2_a3IfJOfAPVQZX26VdROWf7Qq_ge4YHkk8qhoapBySaIE-W-jpnLut7E4lR7FBwVWQ1BySp4pDJgqrmWeU6sLYxJ55ZaX/s1600/164.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghJcViQWDL8-QFoTzwoCdzFjTL1wPQLbkUaJ9PmeCQ458uKe2_a3IfJOfAPVQZX26VdROWf7Qq_ge4YHkk8qhoapBySaIE-W-jpnLut7E4lR7FBwVWQ1BySp4pDJgqrmWeU6sLYxJ55ZaX/s400/164.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475329359272464162" border="0" /></a><br /><br />History is paved with otherwise level headed individuals who achieve acts of greatness through moments of blinding obliviousness and sheer idiocy. Sure, why can't we sail around the world? A flying jump kick through a flaming hoop- no problem! Our moment would be where I uttered the phrase "We're going to have to disassemble and repaint the press". Idiocy indeed. The wrenches and wire wheels came out, fingers were smooshed and blackened, and I spent a month looking like a coal miner in some kind of new age Dickens play. The work was akin to a vacation stay in the seventh ring of hell. Wire wheel all the gunk off a part. Take a break. Return to find that you hadn't wire wheeled all the gunk off the part. Repeat.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoT-srK-zpZzAsVyT4pXHhDDWY9qdPs7pqpgpsH0Hjy8VddFlQ99VL2jxRd20rwQrI34AWPSCg79vnX3lXH9cBodAc4p2Omv7Vr814fmVclltl-On0ncFq0vlgPw6bkoCcdB0pz9vjIXWO/s1600/JEE_8044.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoT-srK-zpZzAsVyT4pXHhDDWY9qdPs7pqpgpsH0Hjy8VddFlQ99VL2jxRd20rwQrI34AWPSCg79vnX3lXH9cBodAc4p2Omv7Vr814fmVclltl-On0ncFq0vlgPw6bkoCcdB0pz9vjIXWO/s400/JEE_8044.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475327350124627314" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Eventually success was achieved. Black and red paint were applied as befitting any badass machine. I cut and finished new feed and delivery tables. But we had no power. The original motor was toast so we needed a new motor and a way to mount it. After some deliberation we decided to purchase a cheap and readily available 1725 rpm 1/2 HP 110 AC motor and reduce the speed through a belt drive system so that it was appropriately safe for hand feeding. The final speed is about twenty impressions per minute which gives plenty of time to put paper in and get hands out safely. We fabricated the motor mount using bearings and angle iron sourced from Mc Master Carr industrial.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuhTnE4u9SwX2j0Z-QMvGIXmujNtU7p2QKislPgiQW7z-XcsaoIqRkpxXdcCKukYrP4ksQxtmCIufjSh0hXE5B6wmryjbnk_IXvjMdoMG1OYbLRkIrQZO6fQaOK_XTV5bokPrrlpPFnItF/s1600/JEE_8047.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuhTnE4u9SwX2j0Z-QMvGIXmujNtU7p2QKislPgiQW7z-XcsaoIqRkpxXdcCKukYrP4ksQxtmCIufjSh0hXE5B6wmryjbnk_IXvjMdoMG1OYbLRkIrQZO6fQaOK_XTV5bokPrrlpPFnItF/s400/JEE_8047.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475327355087862354" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Another issue with the press was the rails that the ink rollers ride on. Older presses tend to generate waves and dips in their rails through normal wear and tear which can lead to uneven plate inking. This was the case for our press. Luckily old style Chandler and Prices have roller rails that are under type high. In short, we had room to face the rails with material and still ink our plate correctly. I chose to fabricate some adjustable rails using aluminum angle bracket. It repaired the waves in the rails and allowed us to make minute adjustments to roller height if needed. You can see the results in the below photo- the strips with the three visible screws are the roller rails.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzxIDdYlJtLKX2gnEJpXEi1AP4G0_P890p06YkaglbzJrq9ns5d-r5ThZ1rjV5IdxMmTcPc4n_9xrNQAXB_qY6jOymg_wli-iL0ObWvmsTLvoz_3sxJ6j6c3azVBLVCzMTLvZdNu4t4Vbi/s1600/JEE_8050.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzxIDdYlJtLKX2gnEJpXEi1AP4G0_P890p06YkaglbzJrq9ns5d-r5ThZ1rjV5IdxMmTcPc4n_9xrNQAXB_qY6jOymg_wli-iL0ObWvmsTLvoz_3sxJ6j6c3azVBLVCzMTLvZdNu4t4Vbi/s400/JEE_8050.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475327374416239602" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The end result of all the toil is a press that runs almost silently and vibration free and looks stunning to boot. A special thanks to our good friends Chris and Zach for some welding and CNC machining of some crucial replacement parts.<br /><br />And now- a video!<br /><br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzIL9qlwjqRW2xioG1qOC6yubM57P9ZHfDSSS14IsDU7Bv8dY3BwzcR9W7wfRmsFPrFaU6mkNiBMk6tlp2jJw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Product Superior Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310378399757262051noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586137744293645824.post-74555042814153606042010-05-25T15:33:00.007-04:002010-09-01T23:50:11.751-04:0012x18 Chandler and Price Craftsman AKA The Beast.Howdy, hi there, hello! For those of you keeping score we've been pretty busy with a new office space, the Renegade Craft Fair in Austin and most importantly some new to us printing equipment.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh26Z9YimH45Y3wtfN41SAvdYmeoBB7W_kZ0rGPQffSdV2D0myo6KPK96QTuBNkpW61KxjKBf235ozBcrpCPM8zmUzPRFNGTvAo9vFPAUyFd00rBDuxujzgUlW1Pls5kQiFPiWAJPEg84pZ/s1600/JEE_8032.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh26Z9YimH45Y3wtfN41SAvdYmeoBB7W_kZ0rGPQffSdV2D0myo6KPK96QTuBNkpW61KxjKBf235ozBcrpCPM8zmUzPRFNGTvAo9vFPAUyFd00rBDuxujzgUlW1Pls5kQiFPiWAJPEg84pZ/s400/JEE_8032.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475301416918348914" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Weighing in a few pounds shy of a Chevrolet Camaro and able to frighten the most steadfast of men, let me introduce our 12x18 Chandler and Price Craftsman press. Serial numbers date the press to late 1928 and although it was running pretty good upon purchase it was beginning to show its age. We've taken an as-thorough-as-practical approach to cleaning and refurbishing focusing mainly on preventative maintenance and repairs.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk5pazOiLhXJy_Alz9XOCnF23QlCj9Pdu7QwG8UDm4DBsWbpfrekJRoOAWJ0s5CFoQwdG9icSQbRKSapDYLfrQH6y9p7USFaIHN7q7JOvSlvguTLYhrZwYyQbQF8Gx6LPYOCWpl0pAUjKg/s1600/JEE_8019.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk5pazOiLhXJy_Alz9XOCnF23QlCj9Pdu7QwG8UDm4DBsWbpfrekJRoOAWJ0s5CFoQwdG9icSQbRKSapDYLfrQH6y9p7USFaIHN7q7JOvSlvguTLYhrZwYyQbQF8Gx6LPYOCWpl0pAUjKg/s400/JEE_8019.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475301390156800754" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA97a3yq1ti4hkFHXrNlG9biCSyXNizSKoz2QNMkKwU_s1czbsrgZDJ56zaPA6t1QDKSTTr_92ViZ93gJ71w9nHppMuMLSorgqWtse-Gw80aZAG2mfQ5IU7ww4NoWgQdKTnMKMJTauU7aO/s1600/JEE_8036.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 269px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA97a3yq1ti4hkFHXrNlG9biCSyXNizSKoz2QNMkKwU_s1czbsrgZDJ56zaPA6t1QDKSTTr_92ViZ93gJ71w9nHppMuMLSorgqWtse-Gw80aZAG2mfQ5IU7ww4NoWgQdKTnMKMJTauU7aO/s400/JEE_8036.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475301427648958546" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The most pressing issue we had was the degradation of the main shaft bushings on the driven side of the press. When running the shaft had approximately one quarter of an inch of freeplay to wobble around which had led to some fairly gnarly damage to the press's gear drive. Additionally it made the ground vibrate with a pounding bang so loud that it caused most individuals to flee from the room in alarm. After some careful measurements and a delivery from Mc Master Carr industrial we're back in action with a newly pressed in self lubricating bronze bushing.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9W3mLZOO6G13oReDSr0VOEz2vUVkpB7lN1GvK95G0WuiHyDNQB6jy1CW3wYr0fKbCYAlKXx3RKfkVMD3c5PpAK-1MLumaMLSUCvB6DMxFXy7-gVFVfL_lvzevw9zwVoAMgmfN2-mO7bKz/s1600/JEE_8026.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9W3mLZOO6G13oReDSr0VOEz2vUVkpB7lN1GvK95G0WuiHyDNQB6jy1CW3wYr0fKbCYAlKXx3RKfkVMD3c5PpAK-1MLumaMLSUCvB6DMxFXy7-gVFVfL_lvzevw9zwVoAMgmfN2-mO7bKz/s400/JEE_8026.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475301411732967490" border="0" /></a><br /><br />We've spent countless more hours cleaning grease and goo, replacing hoses and fasteners, and locating replacement parts. There's still much more work to be done, but for now a preview of the payoff- a quick video of the press in action.<br /><br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyriE7sG6tSOJZbETELxoIK7owFx8DzSGl35DpXuFoAzsBHzQKDr615hVsAzZfyi6ruajDHHidmqFBYCn3IEA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Product Superior Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310378399757262051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586137744293645824.post-64438492885783111232010-05-11T12:00:00.000-04:002010-05-11T17:09:49.690-04:00Renegade Craft Fair Austin!<a href="http://www.renegadecraft.com/austin"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUOzIdFkK7obBqA1Su3nGUZDyeiio9wYSOrCGdYwv5a-bAH6DAFoLXgJnbvfdx3gReTosSNSW1M70VcmP3MeVqoulBN3fpO8rxgxMtcyJyXWCSrZFTcCWDCRaKjrxj9fboL3zRbI-k8QAV/s400/austin-eflyerRGB.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470046424041142546" style="cursor: pointer; width: 306px; height: 396px; " /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><div>Don't forget to come check out the Renegade Craft Fair in Austin, Texas this weekend, May 15 & 16! We're so thrilled to be a part of the first one here and even more so to be amongst all the other great designers and crafters.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here are a few I'm especially looking forward to:</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.thedecoderring.com/">The Decoder Ring</a> (I hope to find some kicking posters for my studio walls)</div><div><br /></div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMg8Vl5nswI-kOxUKhZZobFvnEGbAzVONq-EIae5ewA77O9lxWsPyLkNupqm6YRjy_I40ow5ktIzC33RD_uB3Ykjm82_mc2ix6kYCoXCf3PPq-beKV0-S32sqm4oV3jZI6GXxN_zC5Xm9H/s1600/SH_FSTOCKBBQ1_1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 329px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMg8Vl5nswI-kOxUKhZZobFvnEGbAzVONq-EIae5ewA77O9lxWsPyLkNupqm6YRjy_I40ow5ktIzC33RD_uB3Ykjm82_mc2ix6kYCoXCf3PPq-beKV0-S32sqm4oV3jZI6GXxN_zC5Xm9H/s400/SH_FSTOCKBBQ1_1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470113872098730418" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEtytPR-uTTPCu4oHjMTWBPwRGuDlc-OVW0kTDdIKlyzhKovhKZ4y6ci3Ss-mjrZVZn32vOrx6HbVZ0QHoe3sh8Rt4ebPhblMOce85kAzkmSM3Jf1oWESD6OAPq7RN57nw62fAJScFk4vn/s1600/32707_11258299025.jpg"></a><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEtytPR-uTTPCu4oHjMTWBPwRGuDlc-OVW0kTDdIKlyzhKovhKZ4y6ci3Ss-mjrZVZn32vOrx6HbVZ0QHoe3sh8Rt4ebPhblMOce85kAzkmSM3Jf1oWESD6OAPq7RN57nw62fAJScFk4vn/s1600/32707_11258299025.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="cursor:pointer; 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" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Moxiedoll">Moxie Doll</a> stitchings</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr2c0i3pZVbTBOXHgPjEih2SVQLJfvl_0xsx-fcjLUuG3fNS3_xN7AOa98Rc-FUeRAgy6yXl2ZbDugFL4i5yjWrKKdA8WmQ16rNgL21mjObhWOSVIcVb8BHjPhkXke7TFXEb8YOxm3dGJ5/s1600/il_430xN.142660708.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr2c0i3pZVbTBOXHgPjEih2SVQLJfvl_0xsx-fcjLUuG3fNS3_xN7AOa98Rc-FUeRAgy6yXl2ZbDugFL4i5yjWrKKdA8WmQ16rNgL21mjObhWOSVIcVb8BHjPhkXke7TFXEb8YOxm3dGJ5/s400/il_430xN.142660708.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470115079818593970" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBSHlHZU9hVE7sR2Lk816k3ThU75wSVWnguu7Q6ik9i4OU1mwLHWiLdyz9zm_Ru-RMdAL2pEnK1ieJGg8I996ZfZ9Pi0U7Z4KZqv3rFA99bEvASAFLjAnruaBn1n519mHR2OMIBB8UzhFa/s1600/il_430xN.96871133.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBSHlHZU9hVE7sR2Lk816k3ThU75wSVWnguu7Q6ik9i4OU1mwLHWiLdyz9zm_Ru-RMdAL2pEnK1ieJGg8I996ZfZ9Pi0U7Z4KZqv3rFA99bEvASAFLjAnruaBn1n519mHR2OMIBB8UzhFa/s400/il_430xN.96871133.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470115075925518162" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/powerandlight">Power and Light</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbvA-b3Ah1viJpEOPUf1yNRo2ypWzB67ZPX7gNmh3fthm7aQIqdTIEKuRakE3odSPmraIRjCegJbLYD3E2F59PkiUcqLD5UuOrSrpQR6NsablopybNhHHMaImKhsqvUNzDACN0isO7U5wk/s1600/il_fullxfull.75619835.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbvA-b3Ah1viJpEOPUf1yNRo2ypWzB67ZPX7gNmh3fthm7aQIqdTIEKuRakE3odSPmraIRjCegJbLYD3E2F59PkiUcqLD5UuOrSrpQR6NsablopybNhHHMaImKhsqvUNzDACN0isO7U5wk/s400/il_fullxfull.75619835.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470121891317914642" style="cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.loyaltyandblood.com/">Loyalty & Blood</a> Along with missing our friends Dave & Maggie, I've also been waiting on this cave shirt, and am really loving the handyman tool earrings! </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9qYDq39k9t_7euRyG45l4MrfH2A5LcYIvsGXzfuG4eJ3DRS5ZEGc_JuwlyjhH36rxntw3sZ0jh_868ACEpvH6daf8B46Xn5OItXlaJul6AyQyVeBWQTQTKxThqST1pnEZlUxivyg6lJ2a/s1600/image_resize.php.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9qYDq39k9t_7euRyG45l4MrfH2A5LcYIvsGXzfuG4eJ3DRS5ZEGc_JuwlyjhH36rxntw3sZ0jh_868ACEpvH6daf8B46Xn5OItXlaJul6AyQyVeBWQTQTKxThqST1pnEZlUxivyg6lJ2a/s400/image_resize.php.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470121042610974226" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 396px; " /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1ISqz_eqDFAqKlU4J7gMYl3OOJPjfDkghKv2WaFXm3YrHZ70YMbTlk88BiJBQKi3kzxsMGxi6Mv44_1CgFIoVECKvYbBo0_qa99mLk4SsqXscifGDes9-T-su2tLut-vFQX-hhzBseP0A/s1600/image_resize.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1ISqz_eqDFAqKlU4J7gMYl3OOJPjfDkghKv2WaFXm3YrHZ70YMbTlk88BiJBQKi3kzxsMGxi6Mv44_1CgFIoVECKvYbBo0_qa99mLk4SsqXscifGDes9-T-su2tLut-vFQX-hhzBseP0A/s400/image_resize.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470115082732983666" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>It's bound to be a great weekend in Austin and hope you can make it!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div>Product Superior Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12927506766577836041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586137744293645824.post-25566564037587726492010-04-26T12:54:00.012-04:002010-04-26T13:37:50.915-04:00Product Superior included in "Impressive" book by Gestalten<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3L02RRcJO5HkBEz07s04Qgcd35I3RT210hH-Lx9PNvzRjkzxIL0LEcnx4lowIZe-qqFMHMcxCsFFe7F27k_ZqIIcAvraoZOah_GOccWWUg-pUsE9KlF5FFImaYNcVLshnpaVUh0bcjmkS/s1600/Impressive+cover.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 334px; height: 293px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3L02RRcJO5HkBEz07s04Qgcd35I3RT210hH-Lx9PNvzRjkzxIL0LEcnx4lowIZe-qqFMHMcxCsFFe7F27k_ZqIIcAvraoZOah_GOccWWUg-pUsE9KlF5FFImaYNcVLshnpaVUh0bcjmkS/s400/Impressive+cover.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464491370503224498" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div>Available for purchase today, <i>Impressive </i>is a book we're very pleased to be included in by <a href="http://www.gestalten.com/">Gestalten</a> - the awesome publisher of all things relating to visual culture.</div><div><br /></div><div>In brief, the book covers: "Today’s fascination with old-fashioned printing presses and techniques started with individual designers and smaller collectives that created one-of-a-kind printed material by hand for special occasions, such as weddings or birthdays. <em>Impressive</em> features these artists and their personal work as well as a broad range of business cards, invitations, stationery, and publications that are designed and produced in a way that is both nostalgic and contemporary." Read more from their site and take a peek at some of the interior spreads - or just cut to the chase and buy the book <a href="http://www.gestalten.com/books/detail?id=ceafb21a24b0f7bc012554bf2b05014c">here</a>!</div><div><br /></div><div>Correction: you can buy in the US from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Impressive-Printmaking-Letterpress-Graphic-Design/dp/3899552881/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1272303337&sr=8-1">here</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">photo courtesy Gestalten</span></span></i></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Product Superior Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12927506766577836041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586137744293645824.post-36856388308050496842010-04-09T12:22:00.000-04:002010-04-09T16:20:16.144-04:00The Beast, and other NewsWhew! Our blog is in serious need of some updating for 2010 and what better way to begin than with the latest news: in the last few months we've acquired 2 Chandler & Price presses and have found our first official workspace. <div><br /></div><div><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia">The first of was an old series - pat. 1885 - of which we've spent (eh hem, mostly John) the last few months or so taking apart, cleaning, painting, reassembling, and oiling. And then another few weeks to retrofit it with a new motor. </p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia">The second is a newer series - early 1900's - which we've aptly nicknamed The Beast for its freight train sound when running, and sheer mechanical size. We're in the process of replacing a few old parts and then we'll give it a good dust off and be raring to go.</p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia">Some may be interested to know that we will be 100% Wind powered, and we'll take a shot at using soy based inks with a biodegradable solvent on our presses.</p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia">We're very excited at getting our hands dirty with print and working with these amazing old machines and hope that you will be too. We are still in the process of getting ourselves organized in the space, but will be sure to add an update when we are more officially settled in.</p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia">Enjoy a few sneak peak photos!</p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYLSla0euxjRjd9r_R-h4d87LadxHECcAoFNTeMcK3Dd2d49p7yyyqFIdlToZpAHgtc7nVOnXC2QoE7Ts-D9m8DjHsvLINXN0B-MMtKTNia2YOYXkeGvZ-hAlC0yWipWwnKH7i_GbiJtax/s1600/PS+JEE_0168.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYLSla0euxjRjd9r_R-h4d87LadxHECcAoFNTeMcK3Dd2d49p7yyyqFIdlToZpAHgtc7nVOnXC2QoE7Ts-D9m8DjHsvLINXN0B-MMtKTNia2YOYXkeGvZ-hAlC0yWipWwnKH7i_GbiJtax/s400/PS+JEE_0168.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458195612880189490" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></a></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY2jcT1O3QMY0K3AmBqDdRugGLR_ePtDX5AE4_3uX9CEPkp1W7O1ifch1C5wZsKYzISpf8iJxyWbZB1pFvQmzBpgDwDZyqIrQoalMaYIbg9kFNomWxbhWc5FEXAWME7OBkiO01eenMjx0V/s1600/PS+JEE_0169.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY2jcT1O3QMY0K3AmBqDdRugGLR_ePtDX5AE4_3uX9CEPkp1W7O1ifch1C5wZsKYzISpf8iJxyWbZB1pFvQmzBpgDwDZyqIrQoalMaYIbg9kFNomWxbhWc5FEXAWME7OBkiO01eenMjx0V/s400/PS+JEE_0169.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458195624275228530" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></a></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVZr-SHnp-BV88kb9Ss-Cdr4zpG6kADaD8NAo221ZJgk9l2l25RkpF4Hy3iz-MKlV5bNY6BeXnSPiavWNMTuh9yN0B4sKFDzIeNjuG2m7wtlegW3VsifQ0Tjn4WDYLQw3_jTGXxOegsgpx/s1600/PS+JEE_0172.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVZr-SHnp-BV88kb9Ss-Cdr4zpG6kADaD8NAo221ZJgk9l2l25RkpF4Hy3iz-MKlV5bNY6BeXnSPiavWNMTuh9yN0B4sKFDzIeNjuG2m7wtlegW3VsifQ0Tjn4WDYLQw3_jTGXxOegsgpx/s400/PS+JEE_0172.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458195636636620658" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></a></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi550rCggUFXml3ydG743VmRC2vXBmXYEcc7RJhyphenhypheniZbXLVaS3KDxDip5lfHIRIA9AD_d9vYAS8THgOoF7VQIJ2nAgxhC9Z3wbTnqTkZ2xuCI2Mt5wq7IWWVJGNWxaylfs7GDYL6O0TtfS7A/s1600/PS+JEE_0171.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi550rCggUFXml3ydG743VmRC2vXBmXYEcc7RJhyphenhypheniZbXLVaS3KDxDip5lfHIRIA9AD_d9vYAS8THgOoF7VQIJ2nAgxhC9Z3wbTnqTkZ2xuCI2Mt5wq7IWWVJGNWxaylfs7GDYL6O0TtfS7A/s400/PS+JEE_0171.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458195634944471426" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></a></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ68XwIAx2FKWvDh9M5IJ8hHMjbnqB5kc3QtxRmAR0LWuR5URu-qgsNZaKEptYsU6Imtx1j4ctjt_EQnbGupluWQJfLnfZ1b5lUDR9REpq62z9ortxmhvOoTz1SWYQypoOKO1vzrVqA-YZ/s1600/PS+JEE_8849.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ68XwIAx2FKWvDh9M5IJ8hHMjbnqB5kc3QtxRmAR0LWuR5URu-qgsNZaKEptYsU6Imtx1j4ctjt_EQnbGupluWQJfLnfZ1b5lUDR9REpq62z9ortxmhvOoTz1SWYQypoOKO1vzrVqA-YZ/s400/PS+JEE_8849.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458195641488763346" style="cursor: pointer; width: 323px; height: 400px; " /></a></p></div>Product Superior Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12927506766577836041noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586137744293645824.post-83946706276836003802010-04-06T14:08:00.006-04:002010-04-06T14:34:29.239-04:00Product Superior in 1000 More Graphic ElementsWe were lucky enough to be included in Rockport Publisher's new Book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/1000-More-Graphic-Elements-Distinctive/dp/1592535518">1000 More Graphic Elements: Unique Elements For Distinctive Designs</a>. Our mailing label and product label are featured as plates 0991 and 0993.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsZTDggsbybJqHH_cdxLVktKjppwpGDEEBjDMMTLLGQ3GStcx0WiNlKD4zUOtH9dnh8rUtrqIWcqsq-JGZmZjFr_vcBVpvXwB66zLpXSJDWtB8gA0cUy9-tGtvGBArmki_z-QpfS-F-8KO/s1600/JEE_7421.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsZTDggsbybJqHH_cdxLVktKjppwpGDEEBjDMMTLLGQ3GStcx0WiNlKD4zUOtH9dnh8rUtrqIWcqsq-JGZmZjFr_vcBVpvXwB66zLpXSJDWtB8gA0cUy9-tGtvGBArmki_z-QpfS-F-8KO/s400/JEE_7421.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457092877159611154" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDnlA0c8h6mNrsqqrT-bpUYtLMNHl6Ti3eYr01TcC39WyttNaxieMinysDkWzbBEVWTq0skE6VaWGI7loKnsKAZ74QJIx0NVugtLghbStZ-c0Bvj_VC-YJ1jbzwjN4dWEfHIFAfSpZl0X6/s1600/JEE_7415.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 277px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDnlA0c8h6mNrsqqrT-bpUYtLMNHl6Ti3eYr01TcC39WyttNaxieMinysDkWzbBEVWTq0skE6VaWGI7loKnsKAZ74QJIx0NVugtLghbStZ-c0Bvj_VC-YJ1jbzwjN4dWEfHIFAfSpZl0X6/s400/JEE_7415.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457093814835698930" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmHr9xwmbwuXGzI3wEqj2Zo-7wwnkRdww1H9X-tLPyxkuNEnksvfJ_0iBv-CYNaRR_TgAvGOkFxhrLiIhRaV31wKcIPOQEwuZ4BGIMObyyAeju4z4aRxrpMzNEjCbxeTb89rVY6fO6S7l9/s1600/JEE_7417.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmHr9xwmbwuXGzI3wEqj2Zo-7wwnkRdww1H9X-tLPyxkuNEnksvfJ_0iBv-CYNaRR_TgAvGOkFxhrLiIhRaV31wKcIPOQEwuZ4BGIMObyyAeju4z4aRxrpMzNEjCbxeTb89rVY6fO6S7l9/s400/JEE_7417.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457093991056572546" border="0" /></a><br /><br />As always, we include a mailing label and product label for no additional charge with every Product Superior purchase. And what the heck, we'll even customize the mailing label with your name and address for free! That's just the kind of people we are.Product Superior Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310378399757262051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586137744293645824.post-39022890022561082122010-03-31T13:29:00.005-04:002010-03-31T15:57:23.415-04:00Inspiration<div>I just picked up one of my favorite issues of <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/martha-stewart-living">Martha Stewart's Living magazine</a> (there has always been a special place in my heart for the Easter and Halloween issues) and was happy to see this hotness inside! I was so excited and thought snapping a photo or two to share would be a welcome surprise. The feature intro page designs had become a little dull in the last few years, so it was especially pleasing to me that a new burst of energy seems to be present. There are some great pages on decorating eggs, but I'll let you look for yourself. Hopefully it inspires you to make something special, as it did me.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj91qfTgSOwYzwnJIeBk22AhZwR9Su8V2Mjfb6HJw7k0JLunM0EUyeEwy-N7yuitzheJJGwOpYGTOlzaSGShgjJ0WaXaZhuycwG2N8rcxwtrmK2GaD-hA6p9lyiBMF7uIe1YSTnbc_8OZMM/s1600/Martha+1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 274px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj91qfTgSOwYzwnJIeBk22AhZwR9Su8V2Mjfb6HJw7k0JLunM0EUyeEwy-N7yuitzheJJGwOpYGTOlzaSGShgjJ0WaXaZhuycwG2N8rcxwtrmK2GaD-hA6p9lyiBMF7uIe1YSTnbc_8OZMM/s400/Martha+1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454885742171579042" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9_aeegqTN2PSUUF01iA-APzdtbSv33ak5w95SSczpBNi6CIUJ-T4OUgvp9XNU1WaQYVJ94YMHpX5l79yw3uURiloO6lKtnQdnMD-BeOy9f-xF_x9UT3q3ioOrnN1B0n0CcAO_TEF_exeQ/s1600/Martha+2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9_aeegqTN2PSUUF01iA-APzdtbSv33ak5w95SSczpBNi6CIUJ-T4OUgvp9XNU1WaQYVJ94YMHpX5l79yw3uURiloO6lKtnQdnMD-BeOy9f-xF_x9UT3q3ioOrnN1B0n0CcAO_TEF_exeQ/s400/Martha+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454885444930415410" /></a>Product Superior Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12927506766577836041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586137744293645824.post-24157932085994502252010-02-03T19:23:00.003-05:002010-02-03T19:36:09.345-05:00Progress<div>More details to come!</div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww154/lecliquefoto/ProductSuperiorJenn/_JMB8177ps.jpg"><img src="http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww154/lecliquefoto/ProductSuperiorJenn/_JMB8177ps.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="cursor: pointer; width: 700px; height: 465px; " /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww154/lecliquefoto/ProductSuperiorJenn/_JMB8165ps.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 465px; height: 700px;" src="http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww154/lecliquefoto/ProductSuperiorJenn/_JMB8165ps.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Product Superior Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12927506766577836041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586137744293645824.post-33685139007134342722009-12-15T16:38:00.004-05:002009-12-15T17:15:03.926-05:00Custom Holiday card design<div>Here's a holiday card we recently created for a good friend who does custom art framing out of Houston. This year, he was looking for something a little more special and custom to mail his friends, family, and co-workers. The only stipulation was that there be a tree or wreath in the design. Knowing that he has a lovely collection of intricately engraved art prints (from architectural to floral) adorning his home walls, delicate flourishes and other details in a golden hue seemed the appropriate design for his greetings.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-I9wHLa8Ps60WEr1dHjclhk4SdKoImglS__tQ18B9qAQqQoDWD4VMYTeVIixSm8ffA4YmKTcRlqG6xIvklVos7V8sZIW0ElE7E-fCp3ijpiyE5NRD6YFjCTxTkxXJV66QKKqmW0CPnZQS/s1600-h/DSC_7875+sm.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 351px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-I9wHLa8Ps60WEr1dHjclhk4SdKoImglS__tQ18B9qAQqQoDWD4VMYTeVIixSm8ffA4YmKTcRlqG6xIvklVos7V8sZIW0ElE7E-fCp3ijpiyE5NRD6YFjCTxTkxXJV66QKKqmW0CPnZQS/s400/DSC_7875+sm.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415580647858801794" /></a><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-I9wHLa8Ps60WEr1dHjclhk4SdKoImglS__tQ18B9qAQqQoDWD4VMYTeVIixSm8ffA4YmKTcRlqG6xIvklVos7V8sZIW0ElE7E-fCp3ijpiyE5NRD6YFjCTxTkxXJV66QKKqmW0CPnZQS/s1600-h/DSC_7875+sm.jpg"></a><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtEsaC10fhYPKLPtZWQL59ex1DtsZtp5FWmpbvGuAlWqqy1wKju8FzqGxKDMaJ7achBZ1Uy85TjpR__VR2WVsjbQ6zEe56MAJKfUWOL3mrBDx9ecder9qfqNF99b2iGm9UoAR6jSzNYiaf/s1600-h/DSC_7879+Bsm.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtEsaC10fhYPKLPtZWQL59ex1DtsZtp5FWmpbvGuAlWqqy1wKju8FzqGxKDMaJ7achBZ1Uy85TjpR__VR2WVsjbQ6zEe56MAJKfUWOL3mrBDx9ecder9qfqNF99b2iGm9UoAR6jSzNYiaf/s400/DSC_7879+Bsm.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415580657113104194" style="cursor: pointer; width: 327px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><br /></span></i></div></div>Product Superior Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12927506766577836041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586137744293645824.post-80911441504932545202009-12-11T13:35:00.001-05:002009-12-14T13:01:01.760-05:00Holiday photocards on Clark Lara Photography<div>Check out our designs for holiday photo cards, now available on photographer Clark Lara's <a href="http://clarklaraphotography.com/">website</a>. We're very pleased to compliment your family portraits and holiday messages with our designs!</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHO9YtJE1aAXpaf7GpxGembFCbmgQSHxz0tnS_gRjsT63QJPlb8D0NshfHYUSif0uaw-kRN9-SmW_Q0GEsjADW26-k21utdoBlVCJyByj6NB-nu3Jrkz7Q_nEhpq9a2hBRhyphenhyphenxiu8-eVD37/s1600-h/PS-Holiday+No2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 285px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHO9YtJE1aAXpaf7GpxGembFCbmgQSHxz0tnS_gRjsT63QJPlb8D0NshfHYUSif0uaw-kRN9-SmW_Q0GEsjADW26-k21utdoBlVCJyByj6NB-nu3Jrkz7Q_nEhpq9a2hBRhyphenhyphenxiu8-eVD37/s400/PS-Holiday+No2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412565229901496050" /></a><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHO9YtJE1aAXpaf7GpxGembFCbmgQSHxz0tnS_gRjsT63QJPlb8D0NshfHYUSif0uaw-kRN9-SmW_Q0GEsjADW26-k21utdoBlVCJyByj6NB-nu3Jrkz7Q_nEhpq9a2hBRhyphenhyphenxiu8-eVD37/s1600-h/PS-Holiday+No2.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0eb_wdG323g8WRKigdftv3i9eXi8EZs7LGd2ddAD5CqwosT7cRgGd6AgE-rhzCx86qinQ-Sh9ykAPdMmnvp2WBMTPAtBA5obrTNvihKkvmk-mfoeA49-NrdmlCdR87UfW0XnXClfADjMB/s1600-h/PS-Holiday+No1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 290px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0eb_wdG323g8WRKigdftv3i9eXi8EZs7LGd2ddAD5CqwosT7cRgGd6AgE-rhzCx86qinQ-Sh9ykAPdMmnvp2WBMTPAtBA5obrTNvihKkvmk-mfoeA49-NrdmlCdR87UfW0XnXClfADjMB/s400/PS-Holiday+No1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412565229288327010" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Thanks Clark & Rica!</span></span></i></div><div><br /></div></div>Product Superior Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12927506766577836041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586137744293645824.post-25864964852606274232009-11-16T15:08:00.007-05:002009-11-16T15:58:01.224-05:00Holiday cards on Cranky Pressman<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEKXLO9jLdLcqHZeJVCt_2kzKMr9THZWnQ3JKr9jWVzlQlZUVGKEO_JTau1fiZw9AAmJUDB6ZDDMT5x8kjhaTDWx2b8KRAxRaB9bntvQ8FEyDsCDUwZRcZPY0USeeD6PlR9e_PJNqRYf4J/s1600/Screen+shot+2009-11-16+at+2.13.04+PM.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 333px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEKXLO9jLdLcqHZeJVCt_2kzKMr9THZWnQ3JKr9jWVzlQlZUVGKEO_JTau1fiZw9AAmJUDB6ZDDMT5x8kjhaTDWx2b8KRAxRaB9bntvQ8FEyDsCDUwZRcZPY0USeeD6PlR9e_PJNqRYf4J/s400/Screen+shot+2009-11-16+at+2.13.04+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404803736364756674" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><div>He's right, it is the magical time of year again! Check out the Cranky Pressman's site for a series of posts on holiday cards and more that they've printed—past and future. Imagine our delight when discovering the vintage embroidery inspired holiday sleigh cards we designed are the first in the series. Check out more on Cranky's site <a href="http://www.crankypressman.com/">here</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div>To purchase your set of our lovingly designed and letterpress printed holiday cards, click <a href="http://productsuperior.bigcartel.com/category/letterpress">here</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwNSH_MKGNRVrtFIO7M0k7cHy14Y1Y5n-jcp-b5fZ0DC7CSJGn_ybj9fSZN8pj5iKJ9E6B9HtroF2rbUZtqVCqTBOJBqVO1euv-tAQRjV2M4tGQTlwA5vuaa9aUJm5OhR82LnkSgOCfLf-/s1600/4494-SwanGreetings.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwNSH_MKGNRVrtFIO7M0k7cHy14Y1Y5n-jcp-b5fZ0DC7CSJGn_ybj9fSZN8pj5iKJ9E6B9HtroF2rbUZtqVCqTBOJBqVO1euv-tAQRjV2M4tGQTlwA5vuaa9aUJm5OhR82LnkSgOCfLf-/s400/4494-SwanGreetings.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404808001461129010" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 338px; " /></a></div></div>Product Superior Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12927506766577836041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586137744293645824.post-57025957762716230442009-10-13T14:01:00.004-04:002009-10-13T14:11:43.729-04:00Le Clique Foto on Etsy!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=8247822&ga_search_query=lecliquefoto&ga_search_type=seller_usernames"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 53px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguyMeWf3Bj4AzlFt5zbSdGDKUIqTch2DfGoLcQBr_qA3J_86LEVOiYOitN_QlrmT_VKil5zOnb5P-s6Id82EwCI8PIU2QDZjcIpKkOELqH-LCE33QmPMY5kT2WZZCyG6yuF4qeYeXapDp-/s400/iusb_760x100.6688876.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392146721101698514" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Bare walls? We have a solution for you.<br /><br />In our continuing association with Le Clique Foto we're proud to announce the new Le Clique Foto Etsy storefront!<br /><br />Now you can purchase prints of many, if not all of the amazing photos posted on Le Clique Foto. The storefront is literally brand new so check back frequently for new additions.Product Superior Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310378399757262051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586137744293645824.post-64265626421439649552009-10-07T11:00:00.000-04:002009-10-07T14:09:26.061-04:00Le Clique Foto October contest<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAbXrYUcRCV3vdKAdl-HLBWeevSM96cdp9ecim0KMJAICu0d47Qy8iUGBYyG_6Imbqml_c0QzkOBi15Z3L0A4qVlRtAvCecV9JPBeSG76vNEDxZDOsF7EfkXEKMwtlP9Agr41O-fsbIDug/s1600-h/AmbientFrightContest.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAbXrYUcRCV3vdKAdl-HLBWeevSM96cdp9ecim0KMJAICu0d47Qy8iUGBYyG_6Imbqml_c0QzkOBi15Z3L0A4qVlRtAvCecV9JPBeSG76vNEDxZDOsF7EfkXEKMwtlP9Agr41O-fsbIDug/s400/AmbientFrightContest.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389920049281501234" /></a><div><br />We've just announced a creepy photo contest for the Le Cliquers! Stay tuned to <a href="http://lecliquefoto.blogspot.com/">Le Clique</a> for new posts. See more info <a href="http://lecliquefoto.blogspot.com/2009/10/ambient-fright.html">here</a>. If you're interested in joining Le Clique, <a href="mailto:lecliquefoto@gmail.com">contact us </a>.</div>Product Superior Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12927506766577836041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586137744293645824.post-53844301991178391082009-10-02T14:22:00.005-04:002009-10-02T14:49:01.315-04:00PS in Stationery Trends Fall 2009 magazineTake a peek at the Fall 2009 print of Stationery Trends, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">The Occasions Issue</span>. You'll find amongst all of the other amazing paper designs, our very own "Thanks A Shipload" postcards included under <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Show Me More</span>. The postcard is so new, that we've not yet added it to our store. <div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmzOWG9hV84zuYAakiwfDyQ85k4Rr1i9nAzEIQUVIRX0TFTkm4hCMyzh4rgwGpUCZAqSi_WHkwLtgvOPTDbpHBdp-b2n3T128m0o8gOdPTdKSqrxDPPuet_BIRVUTF0N6kmwyiszHDIPrT/s1600-h/PS_shipload_cover+10.09.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 315px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmzOWG9hV84zuYAakiwfDyQ85k4Rr1i9nAzEIQUVIRX0TFTkm4hCMyzh4rgwGpUCZAqSi_WHkwLtgvOPTDbpHBdp-b2n3T128m0o8gOdPTdKSqrxDPPuet_BIRVUTF0N6kmwyiszHDIPrT/s400/PS_shipload_cover+10.09.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388070331720499698" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZUE2xYbYL9F8w7Y18rUgqqI72juIK4-QM3Mm3So_PRvMV3gmp1nkEIqpAtCN-qUw7Ty_YNBKX8jVE_IWtBRPis405O6jFSzq_Rk_kbwluUE3CeWwrF9iVbrbHB0pgf05X5jNzwJH4ka-m/s1600-h/PS_shipload+fall09.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZUE2xYbYL9F8w7Y18rUgqqI72juIK4-QM3Mm3So_PRvMV3gmp1nkEIqpAtCN-qUw7Ty_YNBKX8jVE_IWtBRPis405O6jFSzq_Rk_kbwluUE3CeWwrF9iVbrbHB0pgf05X5jNzwJH4ka-m/s400/PS_shipload+fall09.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388070335505936098" style="cursor: pointer; width: 322px; height: 400px; " /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>For more info on the postcard or our other products, <a href="http://productsuperior.com/contact.html">contact us</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Thanks Sarah!</span></span></div></div>Product Superior Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12927506766577836041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586137744293645824.post-35490067865029721652009-09-30T12:48:00.003-04:002009-09-30T14:38:12.244-04:00What's On My Desk- Super High Score EditionSweaty palms, chocolate milk, lazy Saturdays, offers by mail and a Polaroid camera. Today's What's on My Desk again takes a fast train to geektown and presents some badges of honor so rare that most people are unaware of their existence- Activision Atari 2600 high score patches.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuMQDtTo4KHFsavvS0xaQQavzq7CXl_8khyphenhypheni6FX_XiDO0Fmhr6lsLfbeAbeiXtACpsEnDBlh14mTyD8Ab9Er3-oqh7WlGWuKGfimfzFQ7eG0hGTpTL2QrpKYw2fLEfztR9_NwGSkPHxonH/s1600-h/_JEE7006.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuMQDtTo4KHFsavvS0xaQQavzq7CXl_8khyphenhypheni6FX_XiDO0Fmhr6lsLfbeAbeiXtACpsEnDBlh14mTyD8Ab9Er3-oqh7WlGWuKGfimfzFQ7eG0hGTpTL2QrpKYw2fLEfztR9_NwGSkPHxonH/s400/_JEE7006.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387302855239808098" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Gamers have always tried to achieve the near impossible. The high score on the Frogger arcade game at the pizza shop, beating Super Mario Brothers straight through without warping, or unlocking the full 1000 gamerpoints for Halo 3 on the Xbox have led to countless sleepless nights, numerous skipped classes, and a pile of undone homework that would reach sky high. There was nothing better as a kid than being able to boast of indeed beating Contra, and doing it without the infamous cheat code that all of your loser friends had to use to make it through. Your usual reward for the monumental, the herculean, the sheer impossible of gaming milestones? Usually just bragging rights. However, back in the day so to speak, Activision rewarded Atari players for their achievements with something much more tangible.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpls0BLQs_TGVOUckuO4E294oVv-wXH0ODIaVuoZwuXQODil_mVu0cfb9lJd6zpwOsGn5ZOjs_X3KPPZVIgV7o6Fz7fPr3UdnseydxzaNlNUKAxhaRHqlmG3nkrhFnqbnJBzcXFdnPKG4_/s1600-h/_JEE7015.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpls0BLQs_TGVOUckuO4E294oVv-wXH0ODIaVuoZwuXQODil_mVu0cfb9lJd6zpwOsGn5ZOjs_X3KPPZVIgV7o6Fz7fPr3UdnseydxzaNlNUKAxhaRHqlmG3nkrhFnqbnJBzcXFdnPKG4_/s400/_JEE7015.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387302866357788834" border="0" /></a><br /><br />In a move which doubtlessly inspired Microsoft's current digital Xbox achievements, Activision offered a mail order reward program for its most hardcore, high scoring players. Each game had an established high score or objective and players meeting the qualifications could take a photo of their TV showing the score, mail it to Activision and receive a truly spectacular corresponding patch for the game (list of games and corresponding hi scores for patches <a href="http://www.atariage.com/2600/archives/activision_patches.html">here</a>). Additionally, as below Starmaster patch illustrates, some games had multiple tiers of achievements, each being rewarded suitably.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiegT5_0aJxxBA_-J9UqLUbrqweYJ3A-m3gu8yplyULGRHCNhK8oZXyvmTfXPOWtpBpMYE9EOCqZEXeHkHi2hSjMcnHqmjLDvVMHf7LMrXQAUxDn1ArNEhdpxAaB_9l8-eF4n4Y_xNqQLjW/s1600-h/_JEE7016.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiegT5_0aJxxBA_-J9UqLUbrqweYJ3A-m3gu8yplyULGRHCNhK8oZXyvmTfXPOWtpBpMYE9EOCqZEXeHkHi2hSjMcnHqmjLDvVMHf7LMrXQAUxDn1ArNEhdpxAaB_9l8-eF4n4Y_xNqQLjW/s400/_JEE7016.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387302872855148306" border="0" /></a><br /><br />As you can probably surmise these patches are rare. Most Gamers were unaware of the program and those in the know not only had to actually earn the patch (which for some games was incredibly difficult), but also go through the hassle of photographing and mailing a photo in the days before digital photography. Couple that with the fact that some of the games were fairly obscure even by 1980s standards (You may have heard of Pitfall and River Raiders but how about Dolphin or Plaque Attack?) and it becomes near impossible, and pricey to assemble a complete set.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWBF7CMfxPdxufBIC08tGUdjKVSR61R5ctEAFWjyGJ0BB-6LD_2JfLtKaDByiMwNea3-kiV2HrGbQpoh5YFgFgNmSV-xndDBhzyBmCJGh4MeC4x8DVSWmiM_u84sHhnGDGyOKupmoEBHzH/s1600-h/_JEE7014.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWBF7CMfxPdxufBIC08tGUdjKVSR61R5ctEAFWjyGJ0BB-6LD_2JfLtKaDByiMwNea3-kiV2HrGbQpoh5YFgFgNmSV-xndDBhzyBmCJGh4MeC4x8DVSWmiM_u84sHhnGDGyOKupmoEBHzH/s400/_JEE7014.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387302858309354610" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I can't think of a more suitable or charming reward for a million points in Laser Blast or twenty thousand points in Pitfall. Each patch is a mini artwork standing in testament to a hard fought digital victory that will last through the ages. Or at least until the patch fades.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTZtwAcJ0I-cAtAnQ7rAYtw5sRAa6PD00k602gzoOs7UjHpzc0jEo45wE5SPqBZTfxp79CPsTrdNNa8Fr1iBsxY3blTXKssdGDBaQvtmIbUNXrOsQ3gzcZxoMWhFGGzp0P0X95YT_RVsQL/s1600-h/_JEE7013.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTZtwAcJ0I-cAtAnQ7rAYtw5sRAa6PD00k602gzoOs7UjHpzc0jEo45wE5SPqBZTfxp79CPsTrdNNa8Fr1iBsxY3blTXKssdGDBaQvtmIbUNXrOsQ3gzcZxoMWhFGGzp0P0X95YT_RVsQL/s400/_JEE7013.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387320539930602802" border="0" /></a><br /><br />So with sore thumbs, red eyes, and a heavy dose of nostalgia I sign off from today's What's on My Desk. With a quick salute to Activision and all those high scorers of gaming's golden age I wish our readers as many track records, win streaks, 1ups, and flawless performances as they can muster.<br /><br />U,U,D,D,L,R,L,R,B,A,STARTProduct Superior Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310378399757262051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586137744293645824.post-8477735358049869692009-09-24T12:10:00.008-04:002009-09-24T12:41:04.079-04:00What's On My Desk: May the nerd be with you.What's On My Desk today takes a turn into the wild, the wooly, the nerdy.<br /><br />While recently going through some old boxes at my parent's house I made a startling and welcome discovery, the likes of which I would place on par to finding Jimmy Hoffa's body in the pantry next to the Oreos. In an innocent, and on first inspection quite mundane, cardboard tube I found the gathered paper ephemera which comprised my ....wait for it.....STAR WARS FANCLUB membership!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Sr6wNnGOtIDP0-ae36rz_pcgv6nku-y0K1QXGooEpYXz9_cJcwQUkZo3dyMwu7qnFhrv4A_HGlyecniBZrORKHp8NRRPG139M9a5BaGQxk_zUY-yR2g1ryheqCyLs48hTuKRi3xOpLtd/s1600-h/_JEE6970.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Sr6wNnGOtIDP0-ae36rz_pcgv6nku-y0K1QXGooEpYXz9_cJcwQUkZo3dyMwu7qnFhrv4A_HGlyecniBZrORKHp8NRRPG139M9a5BaGQxk_zUY-yR2g1ryheqCyLs48hTuKRi3xOpLtd/s400/_JEE6970.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385067409519317250" border="0" /></a><br /><br />That's correct. Let me say it again: Star Wars Fanclub. The most holy brand of nerdom which states "I am not just a Star Wars fan. I feel so strongly about the trilogy that I must, dare I say need, to mail away a self addressed stamped envelope to profess my love."<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkJ5viI_1GOPfFWl7XNW5iWVlHws6UlRh2NXlBh84_6ylsfjLKVO0KmXYJoUuvZ0c1kxQOrN8QQqY4f0DB6WqwxNy6-Koxo0LPlJyQHVw1sO-odu_lGhUilb6YreDOBzZjGKIycKgJGEpy/s1600-h/_JEE6973.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkJ5viI_1GOPfFWl7XNW5iWVlHws6UlRh2NXlBh84_6ylsfjLKVO0KmXYJoUuvZ0c1kxQOrN8QQqY4f0DB6WqwxNy6-Koxo0LPlJyQHVw1sO-odu_lGhUilb6YreDOBzZjGKIycKgJGEpy/s400/_JEE6973.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385067419366770018" border="0" /></a><br /><br />So what benefits dare you ask does membership entail? An awesome ID card, exclusive offers to fanclub goddies like jackets, tees, etc, and most importantly the bimonthly "Bantha Tracks" newsletter. Additionally it would appear upon initial sign up you recieve a sweeet Empire Strikes Back pencil (which I still have somewhere), an amazing art decoish ESB Darth Vader decal, and a spectacular selection of posters and glossy mini posters.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizNmUFVUL4qJmqg_IKiSpuzZoifGpSMvFznhlE7-R0XX0BvlAVPphTnzeNVl4l-pch0nzTBwFsXS-QczWdCxRBj3SqVuZHdFlqL7YH1vJuQ-k3CHpldVCO1hwpGTsVwBaTy8VMaDd16LNA/s1600-h/_JEE6975.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizNmUFVUL4qJmqg_IKiSpuzZoifGpSMvFznhlE7-R0XX0BvlAVPphTnzeNVl4l-pch0nzTBwFsXS-QczWdCxRBj3SqVuZHdFlqL7YH1vJuQ-k3CHpldVCO1hwpGTsVwBaTy8VMaDd16LNA/s400/_JEE6975.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385067432848828562" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvys5p6-VP3z0EvCNDIzRFqqmTTtoOohKAMAuFGktidpxL94M3Lm-98F_jdDQlD0n4DYI9Uu_ykdXSNjr0TSbhM2rF_MeTYINqSUMu1idDifodCF_odaODXWtb5z9jD8T_bieqbgtoyhJB/s1600-h/_JEE6974.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvys5p6-VP3z0EvCNDIzRFqqmTTtoOohKAMAuFGktidpxL94M3Lm-98F_jdDQlD0n4DYI9Uu_ykdXSNjr0TSbhM2rF_MeTYINqSUMu1idDifodCF_odaODXWtb5z9jD8T_bieqbgtoyhJB/s400/_JEE6974.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385067427378095522" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The mini posters included the usual oft seen variety of "Millenium Falcon fleeing Star Destroyer" and "Yoda staring pensively into the sunset" ilk but additionally had some different, almost thrown together varieties seemingly culled from stills and unused promo shots which were, inevitably, my favorites. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKCMePVSHIxBhM1fbYbn0-cV0uJp190MhGrGHSOm87NWjmZrZKPhFmxO0n9wGQj3827slc54QDBgF3C26qao9KDgvdWYsxGAQFhUidUNgtjraosAWe0xlB894XWNO74blONWCzLsOjodGh/s1600-h/_JEE6980.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKCMePVSHIxBhM1fbYbn0-cV0uJp190MhGrGHSOm87NWjmZrZKPhFmxO0n9wGQj3827slc54QDBgF3C26qao9KDgvdWYsxGAQFhUidUNgtjraosAWe0xlB894XWNO74blONWCzLsOjodGh/s400/_JEE6980.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385067548021476066" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqtm3OaA63-kasQ-ZpSm6tSeorTFM-0OtgCcquY4cZAU23zAREDy2H-Qv96WgpPTSVhoxYubbnYDZBDVQAnRK1ZfBaMADtz2Aq8_wx0D7OS69DHH0-nyBXlEK_pFuWN2FcpGpm2CoPjBt4/s1600-h/_JEE6978.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 323px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqtm3OaA63-kasQ-ZpSm6tSeorTFM-0OtgCcquY4cZAU23zAREDy2H-Qv96WgpPTSVhoxYubbnYDZBDVQAnRK1ZfBaMADtz2Aq8_wx0D7OS69DHH0-nyBXlEK_pFuWN2FcpGpm2CoPjBt4/s400/_JEE6978.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385067436949305106" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This only scratches the surface of the find. There were numerous other pamphlets, mini posters, and forms all of which I will hopefully photograph and share with our loyal fans post haste. In the meantime enjoy the pics, use the force, and DON'T try to pass my membership ID number off as your own.Product Superior Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310378399757262051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586137744293645824.post-9934899738054884812009-07-31T10:28:00.000-04:002009-07-31T13:26:23.745-04:00The case of the lost magazine<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPCOgTnkNjjX0GvyHEnA5dNxMCRaKyv2wTVZUiqkJfrvdZRDfWKBkf90rsRPxTMeS9e1BLS9lGXrBCDbM2ELwrNihZ6x0pksebZD6OJsPe0Xj6MxTDhijB8RE4gkcjvUjWz1B19E_CutxN/s1600-h/Picture+2.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 346px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPCOgTnkNjjX0GvyHEnA5dNxMCRaKyv2wTVZUiqkJfrvdZRDfWKBkf90rsRPxTMeS9e1BLS9lGXrBCDbM2ELwrNihZ6x0pksebZD6OJsPe0Xj6MxTDhijB8RE4gkcjvUjWz1B19E_CutxN/s400/Picture+2.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355354335789659682" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This is apparently where one of our favorite magazines, Wired, has been getting delivered for the last few months. It makes my heart sad to think it was sitting there in front, wrapped gently in it's sneak peak plastic cover, getting warm in the sun.Product Superior Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12927506766577836041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586137744293645824.post-58950233288210582082009-07-09T12:40:00.004-04:002009-07-09T12:56:18.380-04:00Alphabet Drawers<div>Holy Moly! I was surfing on the <a href="http://poppytalk.blogspot.com/">Poppytalk blog</a> and found the sweetest piece of furniture ever. Behold, the Alphabet Drawer chest! It's apparently produced in the UK by <a href="http://www.kentandlondon.co.uk/">Kent and London</a>, and is made from solid oak with exactly 26 drawers. This thing goes for £2700.00, which really isn't that bad, but it's currently out of my need and budget range. Bummer, I'll just have to drool over it for now. <br /></div><div><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Wj9Xj86chU_r334Fy0WkGy3J_cZrQJdDQj9pTca0CfkULTIxDHMpgYCkmYx4poEwh4ip-pmYueLDghYN5f3kJzFauA7nsQXzBPQ00u0p3aAOJqOZ8zZ7JN_WcWdx-ElBM0gkiZ5OFOR2/s1600-h/pic1.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Wj9Xj86chU_r334Fy0WkGy3J_cZrQJdDQj9pTca0CfkULTIxDHMpgYCkmYx4poEwh4ip-pmYueLDghYN5f3kJzFauA7nsQXzBPQ00u0p3aAOJqOZ8zZ7JN_WcWdx-ElBM0gkiZ5OFOR2/s400/pic1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356503904642234594" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 393px; " /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQlkP7Dbm98byzMbAe3DEzybPsMcDUoR_I5esDD_jQ_FADMR9hhjZ6FEAznofQNpLwRcVU2j5GjvJE8iWbHK_u_lZZMJ3COa-m6_OKf2KsjUqAqLIIyoIaLauJVuV7UjY78rJmHdGnhOao/s1600-h/pic3.jpg"></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQlkP7Dbm98byzMbAe3DEzybPsMcDUoR_I5esDD_jQ_FADMR9hhjZ6FEAznofQNpLwRcVU2j5GjvJE8iWbHK_u_lZZMJ3COa-m6_OKf2KsjUqAqLIIyoIaLauJVuV7UjY78rJmHdGnhOao/s1600-h/pic3.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQlkP7Dbm98byzMbAe3DEzybPsMcDUoR_I5esDD_jQ_FADMR9hhjZ6FEAznofQNpLwRcVU2j5GjvJE8iWbHK_u_lZZMJ3COa-m6_OKf2KsjUqAqLIIyoIaLauJVuV7UjY78rJmHdGnhOao/s400/pic3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356503908242755522" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 393px; " /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">Images from the Kent and London <a href="http://www.kentandlondon.co.uk/">website</a>.</span></span></div></div>Product Superior Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12927506766577836041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586137744293645824.post-75163474406135956222009-07-03T09:30:00.001-04:002009-07-03T09:51:10.440-04:00What's On My Desk: Halo 3Being a man I have been <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">societally</span> conditioned to have an aversion to certain things: romantic comedies, form fitting male underwear, Rosie <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">O'Donnell</span> and most of all couple's date night. Oh yes, couple's date night. The phrase that strikes terror into the hearts of men followed by sweating, a burst of cold adrenaline and a fabrication of the most outlandish of excuses. Yes, I was this man but my friends- no more.<br /><br />Our double dates have been revolutionized by the white monolith of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">internet</span> fueled fury, oh thee of the all seeing glowing green eye which peers into the deepest corners of a man's soul and speaks softly and suggestively "I can give you what you want". I speak of course, of the siren song of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Xbox </span>360. No more couples walks on the beach or trips to the shopping mall for us. We have traded flowers for a crushing blow from the gravity hammer, Lionel Richie for the staccato pops of small arms fire, and dressing up for a dressing down of those unlucky enough to oppose us all delivered via <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Xbox live</span>. We have walked the plains of post apocalypse DC, stormed the beaches of Normandy together and tasted the saccharine sweet victories as well as the most heart rending of defeats. Most recently we have tested our mettle against a never ending horde of prepubescent warriors in the most vaunted of online arenas- Halo 3.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx4tFygyDB0om3a_T98XlbSIzIm48NMD9f1eSei3mLPSGXjKvKAVCnO8XHbHBRrBJ-Nvkkb3jXUmAH9tD6F6VCEwDToDX3rToDwKhicUJvLxpSVc43P-0THatXYtKYIMIblG8fijosbcDN/s1600-h/mooandmatt.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx4tFygyDB0om3a_T98XlbSIzIm48NMD9f1eSei3mLPSGXjKvKAVCnO8XHbHBRrBJ-Nvkkb3jXUmAH9tD6F6VCEwDToDX3rToDwKhicUJvLxpSVc43P-0THatXYtKYIMIblG8fijosbcDN/s400/mooandmatt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353552128818951858" border="0" /></a><br /><br />For those not familiar with the game one of the coolest features is the ability to take in game screenshots of your exploits and then upload them to your computer. The resultant images are both haunting and beautiful with jarring colors and the occasional capture of a sweeping panorama.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoRxyRvpFvd0gM2JcGlvsoxE6kA94so6vt0edZYFjXX_H8TP_Iiy8EspBRZFdyTt2gkOLOK8981q3iRjBu-qk-RwRbyDPZLgYusiJIrqeiffQh8etqFC68jRAqc9pdvaT9fvMOUYlxrxgt/s1600-h/jenn.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoRxyRvpFvd0gM2JcGlvsoxE6kA94so6vt0edZYFjXX_H8TP_Iiy8EspBRZFdyTt2gkOLOK8981q3iRjBu-qk-RwRbyDPZLgYusiJIrqeiffQh8etqFC68jRAqc9pdvaT9fvMOUYlxrxgt/s400/jenn.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353551878586499810" border="0" /></a><br /><br />So reload and aim high while their shields are down, I present to you What's On My Desk:Halo 3 Screenshots featuring the exploits of us here at Product Superior in conjunction with our good friends Moo and Matt.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNKhx4cU67Cs7RrrYiaR-1DJYWLC0xmxkLCUb-1SHWrv8iXHmNlJssZAaLb3SaTSqEQUJrTwN5AbzI4UjBBaiFGYudH-aEt6-wX2PdGx3HmMZR0tsEQmF8x-NEjUfvj7-VBxBHoEVfk1a0/s1600-h/needlerexp.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; 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width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0_sXojUu_GG71wMcVAeA-xQttG6frRaSGeMVv4yy3TojO2jyE9JBXQuFChWOE0G4xXZS2ZnmOE8oG6hgUvjtqsZCBWr2Z4rLxiN7E2ARQWwBvmm9qs10E5HiWSI8cvQ6nwKedQPZqlBsC/s400/moo+and+john.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353552123249882322" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVlMOqoHilZA30YA4zbGJIhuMjCCPt945ENt4FVZWXEoeJ5HCJdOjOPwDMZlLpx4fuSKs8X-fL1VY1zcQ3-XCLWk0iaOC_gL32D2WLx-P1UXUR1vEnEIaD2OFL0c8wOQ7M2fdoN0BJ6cB1/s1600-h/jennandmoo.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVlMOqoHilZA30YA4zbGJIhuMjCCPt945ENt4FVZWXEoeJ5HCJdOjOPwDMZlLpx4fuSKs8X-fL1VY1zcQ3-XCLWk0iaOC_gL32D2WLx-P1UXUR1vEnEIaD2OFL0c8wOQ7M2fdoN0BJ6cB1/s400/jennandmoo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353551884103116994" border="0" /></a>Product Superior Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310378399757262051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586137744293645824.post-51478855835946156622009-07-01T11:47:00.007-04:002009-07-01T12:32:47.043-04:00What's On My Desk: Great OudoorsSummertime is here and for most folks that means mosquitos, aloe vera, and sand stuck in unmentionable places. For us it means loading up the truck and fleeing civilization for some solitude in the great outdoors in the form of biking, camping, and hiking. As a salute to the dog days What's On My Desk! will be throwing some mud, spraying some deet, and hoping for the best with some outdoor related features.<br /><br />Now I like trail mix, fear of bear attacks, and filthy clothes as much as the next dude, but what really sets off camping for me are the gadgets. Size matters and in camping you want small. Waaay small. You also want to eat. Combining the two is today's piece de la resistance- the MSR Pocket Rocket camp stove.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdjTx_8OrQjqS0jULLNHsRznipwFWFvNIWJ48pqqe0uNZ5mKZtRYMHtCZeaOOxfsEQ3XAe2SxyHUBmfI-rYwcPtgzxfvWRWagFZumd-BFfJTbCls2moHWZ_DruUIzdPTVbzkPx8QwvdML3/s1600-h/_JEE5700.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdjTx_8OrQjqS0jULLNHsRznipwFWFvNIWJ48pqqe0uNZ5mKZtRYMHtCZeaOOxfsEQ3XAe2SxyHUBmfI-rYwcPtgzxfvWRWagFZumd-BFfJTbCls2moHWZ_DruUIzdPTVbzkPx8QwvdML3/s400/_JEE5700.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353525999895596370" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Weighing in at 7 oz (including fuel cell!), and priced less than $40, it will boil a liter of water in about three minutes and has a wind clip to prevent blow outs. All that is great but the real reason I love this stove is the fact that it handily folds up ala the Transformers to be stored in it's own tiny, form fitting red carton.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV6LdHOpfS_hVVsDw2nncJOuaz7KYHsaFR09XDfeWOvKD1wQ83yfMnF49l5Caw5TmJ4Y1BsSOayJgnfrBDacGileEk-zWDisY3gjGGiqs8nAopEL6bTKKLhqLCjTb-AiRisqQovPms1O55/s1600-h/_JEE5696.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV6LdHOpfS_hVVsDw2nncJOuaz7KYHsaFR09XDfeWOvKD1wQ83yfMnF49l5Caw5TmJ4Y1BsSOayJgnfrBDacGileEk-zWDisY3gjGGiqs8nAopEL6bTKKLhqLCjTb-AiRisqQovPms1O55/s400/_JEE5696.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353525544600007890" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAQp7hJdpwK_UvIudOi4hkxGJV-X57nAoeF1LB_AQ6BjaBihmmMGkUe79I0OURVa321s3x1oREoGYWwhBOW_SvbABnIlPqikEuFTdgdD401jjkU5Z0Z5OJm2x_H0PT3SLbbbT3QpDKaz6u/s1600-h/_JEE5706.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAQp7hJdpwK_UvIudOi4hkxGJV-X57nAoeF1LB_AQ6BjaBihmmMGkUe79I0OURVa321s3x1oREoGYWwhBOW_SvbABnIlPqikEuFTdgdD401jjkU5Z0Z5OJm2x_H0PT3SLbbbT3QpDKaz6u/s400/_JEE5706.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353526006406888338" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmm8T7oJ4HbAn3la-n9Ojb7-QITMyqwrRzf9fkcg4or3_y6E6-wayFp3Tdy9MqypEfslxw6tSjLSsBosNUNvqUiRlUzVxcGkGLMrqjfehOfF5Bg3UMpQqP-wC52RlmL0VTF1bdjVTZsU5q/s1600-h/_JEE5699.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmm8T7oJ4HbAn3la-n9Ojb7-QITMyqwrRzf9fkcg4or3_y6E6-wayFp3Tdy9MqypEfslxw6tSjLSsBosNUNvqUiRlUzVxcGkGLMrqjfehOfF5Bg3UMpQqP-wC52RlmL0VTF1bdjVTZsU5q/s400/_JEE5699.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353525550614588162" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Oddly enough it is packaged with nine, yes nine, individual instruction booklets for every conceivable language. Informative- yes, over the top- maybe.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivb6eVJHvpQ5P2WTuotSF2bTJgHL2kY1mhrAuVCpyF1YqfK7M7pyo4Q-y4UTSKyAYkL6Gf5cxJD-51FbuW47ji2w8UTVVMDLMkrrJpn-B6BYuU3G-8qGjhp5GkPZKqq2mt9MExiEhxRlx7/s1600-h/_JEE5704.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivb6eVJHvpQ5P2WTuotSF2bTJgHL2kY1mhrAuVCpyF1YqfK7M7pyo4Q-y4UTSKyAYkL6Gf5cxJD-51FbuW47ji2w8UTVVMDLMkrrJpn-B6BYuU3G-8qGjhp5GkPZKqq2mt9MExiEhxRlx7/s400/_JEE5704.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353525559793317906" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3cenw8TibNum70r9jJ6h818z8wsE7eU6rKIaKtRBcKMghoJwLxSkOAJ2nuEaQ4JNtz74QKTIA8N9bqMmLdEaQzHmO6z6V4UVlEpZdmFdMt8EJro9aw8kSLZAfnq6og8QUeZM1AgGZMfhv/s1600-h/_JEE5703.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3cenw8TibNum70r9jJ6h818z8wsE7eU6rKIaKtRBcKMghoJwLxSkOAJ2nuEaQ4JNtz74QKTIA8N9bqMmLdEaQzHmO6z6V4UVlEpZdmFdMt8EJro9aw8kSLZAfnq6og8QUeZM1AgGZMfhv/s400/_JEE5703.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353525548275646946" border="0" /></a><br /><br />So get out there and get cooking! Oh, and are you going to finish eating that freeze dried icecream?Product Superior Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310378399757262051noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586137744293645824.post-36241123315260579392009-06-19T09:46:00.005-04:002009-06-19T10:42:13.380-04:00The Diver in the Dark CaveWe've got more exciting new products in the works than you can shake a stick at. Case in point: a new aquatic print currently being illustrated featuring a diver exploring the depths of a dark, submerged cavern. Enjoy the photos and don't forget to hold your breath. It's a long way down.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIECfWjFbO4bAOrIeXOLF85IFBXPHb8vnNu1tPHxvHycVpGO1tLLYxl8H_QE7WlWJUS0yJt_ogvMx8j2k2_8_Zrkqm23F1WtDUt7fZip4Jk1B3HK1kpbVnK6Ot_jD_lypRH3FLh_gbsJX-/s1600-h/5695-Acquatic-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 304px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIECfWjFbO4bAOrIeXOLF85IFBXPHb8vnNu1tPHxvHycVpGO1tLLYxl8H_QE7WlWJUS0yJt_ogvMx8j2k2_8_Zrkqm23F1WtDUt7fZip4Jk1B3HK1kpbVnK6Ot_jD_lypRH3FLh_gbsJX-/s400/5695-Acquatic-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349041978502005634" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi99jL9nGCvzA8m3uYQXrDpFR9G0FpKBSLknHP246aMZB-FgCO04jNuuc_sGs80zncGqcLVaU_q1RelqTKqm3gl-WeNno57NqQRTYmmEJ-Z4Cgl952To7pCvPBflDOrZbGCzIDiPpoC7fo0/s1600-h/5700-Acquatic-2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi99jL9nGCvzA8m3uYQXrDpFR9G0FpKBSLknHP246aMZB-FgCO04jNuuc_sGs80zncGqcLVaU_q1RelqTKqm3gl-WeNno57NqQRTYmmEJ-Z4Cgl952To7pCvPBflDOrZbGCzIDiPpoC7fo0/s400/5700-Acquatic-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349041983553739074" border="0" /></a>Product Superior Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12927506766577836041noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1586137744293645824.post-79549266100403607222009-06-10T09:21:00.007-04:002009-06-10T09:51:25.715-04:00"Police that moo-stache"I dare say, excellent use of the infamous silhouette!<div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0lSdGeblkcgVlzGi6hdCcsTuVNgJaFWb0N7HjaXAmtodiCPtSX1gAVvgyfUZOSjhb3xJu8OaBi9XI3f3KXju49m197MRpYP0XyvvM9uGQaGOSPdvxRgm3lavpxDWSX6yUDH1xZqKYvC4M/s1600-h/robots-in-disguise.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0lSdGeblkcgVlzGi6hdCcsTuVNgJaFWb0N7HjaXAmtodiCPtSX1gAVvgyfUZOSjhb3xJu8OaBi9XI3f3KXju49m197MRpYP0XyvvM9uGQaGOSPdvxRgm3lavpxDWSX6yUDH1xZqKYvC4M/s400/robots-in-disguise.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345689103208526946" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 353px; " /></a><br /><div>T-shirt found on <a href="http://i.gizmodo.com/5284653/transformers-robots-in-disguise-t+shirt">Gizmodo</a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjawfH1qc_vYKNa_Sw2xX425sZqYM40Sg5YjB2F6ybZiUrxdkP7GaWPrKJ8wBHY8YqPNI-uexuhdPNOWL2hMSmi2UxGc1oWLAs3Pma8vLT-T4zm1VsbV9ROnqXM4mOuQQ2Y87AXi8mBnuV1/s1600-h/pencils.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjawfH1qc_vYKNa_Sw2xX425sZqYM40Sg5YjB2F6ybZiUrxdkP7GaWPrKJ8wBHY8YqPNI-uexuhdPNOWL2hMSmi2UxGc1oWLAs3Pma8vLT-T4zm1VsbV9ROnqXM4mOuQQ2Y87AXi8mBnuV1/s400/pencils.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345695068054272434" style="cursor: pointer; width: 390px; height: 310px; " /></a><br /></div><div>Pencils found on HOW's <a href="http://blog.howdesign.com/2008/11/17/WhyDoIWantThese.aspx">blog</a></div><div><br /></div></div>Product Superior Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12927506766577836041noreply@blogger.com0